Tag: Probe

Army to probe killing of civilians, 100 cattle in Kaduna

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Army to probe

The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the alleged killing of three persons and 100 cattle by troops during a recent operation in Sabon Birnin village, Igabi local government area of Kaduna State. According to reports, men in army uniform, suspected to be soldiers, allegedly killed three locals and over 100 cows on Sunday afternoon in Sabon Birnin Daji cattle market, Igabi local government area of Kaduna. Eyewitnesses had claimed the soldiers stormed the market, opening fire on the cattle, resulting in the deaths of at least three people…

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N423bn probe: “Prepare your defence”, Kaduna Assembly tells el-Rufa’i’s aides

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Kaduna Assembly to el Rufa'i

Kaduna State House of Assembly yesterday requested aides to the immediate-past governor of the State, Nasir el-Rufa’i to prepare towards defending themselves before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Commission, (ICPC), or court. The State Assembly expressed concern over the former political appointees’ futile attempt to ‘rubbish’ the probe report which indicted the former administration’s alleged mismanagement of N423bn State funds. Recall that el-Rufai’s former aides said that Sani’s administration has been drawing from the various foreign loans facilitated by the…

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El-Rufa’i’s N400bn probe: CSO submits petitions to EFCC, ICPC

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CSO on El Rufa'i probe

A civil society group, the Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance, (KCWGG), has announced that it has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, and his cabinet over alleged financial misappropriation of over N400 billion during his administration from 2015 to 2023. Speaking during a press conference held at Arewa House, Kaduna, yesterday, the chairman of KCWGG, Comrade Victor Duniya, stated, “Yesterday, (Tuesday), July 2, 2024, we officially lodged petitions at the headquarters…

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CBN’s Anchor Borrowers Scheme: H/Reps. to probe NIRSAL’s N215bn loan

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Reps on NIRSAL's probe

The House of Representatives has ordered probes into the N1.12 trillion anchor borrowers scheme, an initiative of the Federal Government’s interventions and agricultural funding through the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN). Also included in the probe is the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), the Bank of Industry (BoI) and other agencies. The resolution followed the adoption of a Motion by Chike Okafor (APC-Imo) on the floor of the House in Abuja, on Tuesday. Presenting his Motion, Okafor linked the growing food scarcity and malnutrition in Nigeria…

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Buhari Years: Top Nigerian Aviation Ministry officials face probe over ‘fishy’ $12m helicopters sale

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Helicopters sale

Some officials of the Ministry of Aviation are facing intense scrutiny after allegedly selling two helicopters, originally purchased for $4.8million, at a significantly reduced price of $1.2million to private individuals. The controversial transaction has sparked outrage, particularly as several government agencies, including the Nigerian Air Force, Navy, and the Police, had expressed interest in acquiring the aircraft. The Chairman of the House Committee on Public Assets, Ademorin Kuye, took the decisive action by ordering the arrest of the involved ministry officials. Hon. Kuye expressed deep concern over the repercussions of…

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Economic Concerns: BoN calls for probe into alleged conspiracy against ?angote Refinery

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?angote Refinery

The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, (BON), has issued a stern call for a thorough investigation into allegations of a conspiracy against ?angote Refinery, a critical asset in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Recall that the Vice-President of Oil and Gas at ?angote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, recently voiced concerns over potential efforts to undermine the refinery, which is acclaimed as one of the best globally. In an issued press statement yesterday, BON emphasised the need for the Nigerian government to take immediate and decisive action against any attempts to destabilise…

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FG begins N2.7tr subsidy debt probe; enlists Auditor-General

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FG subsidy probe

The Federal Government has begun the proposed audit of the N2.7trillion fuel subsidy claim by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL). It was gathered that an audit firm, KPMG had conducted an initial audit reducing the claims from N6tn to N2.7tn. However, in the new audit, the government said it had approved the engagement of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation to verify the claims made by the Corporation regarding the amount the Federal Government owes the oil firm. This process was confirmed by the Director, Home…

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“?Invite EFCC, ICPC to probe el-Rufa’i” – PDP urges Gov. San

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PDP on el Rufa'i

The Peoples’ Democratic Party, (PDP), has urged Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, to invite the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, (ICPC), to further investigate former governor Nasir el-Rufa’i over his indictment by the State’s House of Assembly. This was contained in a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Abraham Catoh, on Friday. Catoh added that el Rufa’i’s indictments by the legislative arm have vindicated the party. “The reports of the Kaduna State House of Assembly investigations on financial expenditure of the immediate…

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Alleged N423bn Money Laundering: Kaduna Assembly seeks el-Rufa’i probe

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El Rufa'i

…Report has vindicated me’ – Uba Sani…Ex-Gov. reacts The ad-hoc committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly has recommended the probe of the immediate-past governor, Nasir Ahmed el-Rufa’i. The former governor, who appears to have fallen out with his anointed successor, Senator Uba Sani, is being accused of alleged diversion of public funds and money-laundering. Chairman of the committee, Henry Zacharia, who presented the report during plenary yesterday, noted that most of the loans obtained by the el-Rufa’i administration were used for other purposes. Receiving the report,…

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Rivers: Fubara vows to probe ex-Gov. Wike

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Fubara to probe Wike

Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to set-up a judicial panel of inquiry to investigate how the affairs of governance were conducted in the State before he assumed office. Fubara gave the hint at the swearing-in of the new Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dagogo Israel Iboroma, (SAN), at Government House, Port Harcourt, yesterday. The Governor said he was bringing the Attorney-General on board at a critical time when there were lots of legal matters that needed to be tackled, with bravery and courage. He said, “Let me say…

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